Chapter 3 coming at ya! Ok so as we all know I own nothing! Nada. Zilch. Zip. Haha anyway on with the story. Hope you like it.
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I reached my hand up to grip the lip of the well and pulled myself up. I climbed out, looking around and wondering where everyone was. Deciding that they probably didn't know I was here or that I was ever coming back, I dusted myself off and started towards the village. At first I only heard the natural sounds of the forest, but soon shouts and the sound of clashing weapons reached my ears. I instinctively reached behind me for my arrows, only to realize that I didn't have any. I decided to brave it, and head to the village to see what was wrong.
I broke through the line of trees and spotted many of the villagers lying all over the place, either bleeding to death or already dead. I clamped a hand over my mouth to silence the scream I felt ripping its way up my throat. Who would do something like this? My first thought was Naraku, but I quickly shook it away because I knew he was dead. I had helped kill him. There was no way he had survived. Miroku's lack of wind tunnel proved that.
I ran over to one of the villagers that was still partially alive, and lifted their head up a slight bit to lay it in my lap. "Sir, may I ask what is happening here? Who is doing this?" I ripped a piece off the bottom of my dress and wrapped it around the mans head to stop the bleeding.
He moved his lips in a silent plea, but I didn't understand what he was trying to tell me. By the time he finally managed to push the word "Run" past his lips, it was too late. A shadow had appeared, looming over us, and I could only hope that it belonged to someone who would help. But I never was a very lucky person. I turned slightly, and caught the sight of red before I was lifted up by my neck and faced towards the intruder. Inuyasha.
I almost sighed in relief, but then I noticed the red tent to his eyes. Oh no. "Inuyasha no! What's wrong with you? How did this happen? Where is Tetsusaiga?" I gasped, struggling and gasping for air. I had already noticed that Tetsusaiga was nowhere to be found. How had this happened?
He stared at me and grounded his teeth together. "Bitch." He growled out, bringing me closer to his face. I was trembling as he brought his nose to my neck and started to sniff. I glanced behind him and noticed Sango and Miroku, looking at each other worriedly. Miroku ducked off into the trees as Sango called out Inuyasha's name. He turned to look in her direction in time to see her boomerang flying towards us. He dropped me on the ground, reaching up both hands to defend himself.
Suddenly I was on my feet and being dragged into the woods. I glanced in front of me to see Miroku. "Miroku what the hell is going on here?" I screeched, pulling my hand from his, forcing him to stop and look at me. "What happened to Inuyasha?"
"Please Lady Kagome, we must keep moving. If we stay here any longer, we will surely be caught by him. I promise to explain everything once we have gotten you to safety." He grabbed my hand once again, set on dragging me further through the woods. Suddenly he dropped my hand again and whipped around to stare at me. "What are you doing back here?" He screamed, as realization set in.
"The well opened back up. I decided that I couldn't stay away from here, so I decided to come," But I didn't get to finish what I was saying before I was lifted up in the air.
I looked towards Miroku for an answer, but he just nodded his head and ran back towards the village. I looked to my other side and noticed Sesshomaru. "Lady Kagome you have returned!" I heard someone squeal behind me. I turned around and noticed Rin. Looking down, I realized I had been set on Ah Un. I looked back towards Sesshomaru hoping he could explain to me what was happening, but he just shook his head and we were off, heading towards god knows where.
"Inuyasha, please you must stop!"Sango screamed. Her Hirakotsu had already been knocked away from her, and all she had left was her sword. Miroku silently appeared at her side, staff raised and ready for battle. Kirara appeared on her other side, holding Inuyasha's sword in hand. The two almost sighed in relief. Sango grabbed the sword and threw it against Inuyasha's chest, effectively making him grab hold of it and slowly returning him to normal.
"G-Guys? What's happening? Why is everything so messed up?" He shook his head lightly as he looked around. "Where's the bastard that did this? I'll kill him!"
"Inuyasha-" Sango started, but choked on the lump in her throat and had to look away.
"It was you, my friend." Miroku finished for her.
"No. You're lieing. I didn't- couldn't do this! You're lieing!" Inuyasha shouted, shaking his head in disbelief. He started to bring his hands up to cup his head, but stopped when he noticed they were caked in blood. "No. No. No. No." He repeated over and over again, looking at his hands in disbelief. "This can't be happening. This isn't happening. That bitch! She lied to me! She tricked me!" Suddenly he was furious.
"She who, Inuyasha? Who did this to you?" Sango asked, worry evident in her eyes.
"Kobuya. She tricked me. She told me she could open the well again. She told me she could bring Kagome back. She said I just had to do one small favor for her, but I don't remember anything after I agreed to it." His voice trailed of into silence as everything fully dawned on him.
"Do you remember what her condition was?" Miroku probed, trying to figure out how exactly this had cause Inuyasha to turn into a full demon.
"She told me I had to lay my sword down and listen to her carefully. That's all I remember. Everything after that is fuzzy."
Sango and Miroku looked at each other as understanding dawned on them. "Inuyasha, what exactly was Kobuya?"
"She was a sorceress. That's how I knew she could really bring Kagome back. I don't know how she knew about my wish, but she just showed up and said she could grant my wish." He looked down, as if ashamed of the thought of actually trusting her."I just. I just missed Kagome so much. I wanted, no needed, her back here with me. She wouldn't have been able to come back. She will never come back. I guess I just need to accept that." It sounded like he was talking more to himself than to them.
"Inuyasha, what are you talking about? Kagome is back. You were holding her when we found you. We managed to get her away and sent her with Sesshomaru to safety." Miroku said, sounding confused. "And you wouldn't remember that because you were a demon…." He trailed off, feeling silly.
Inuyasha didn't even wait for the others to see if they were going to follow. He just took off at lightening speed and headed in the direction that carried the scents he was looking for. He was to busy to even care. Kagome was back! He had to find her.
"So that's why he was acting like that? I can't believe it. It's all my fault. I fell so horrible. I need to go back and help him." I said, standing up.
"You will do no such thing if this Sesshomaru has anything to say about it. That filthy half breed isn't worth your time. You are a powerful priestess. You deserve to be with someone equally as powerful as you. This Sesshomaru has a proposition for you. You shall become my mate and bear me many powerful children. Together we will be able to rule this land."
"What? I thought you didn't even like humans or half demons! And don't you dare talk about Inuyasha like that!" I screeched. This is unbelievable. Who does he think he is?
"True. I despise mortals almost as much as I despise half breeds. But I am willing to put away my prejudice in the name of power. These children would be unstoppable. We would be unstoppable."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Am I having a nightmare or something? Suddenly I was swept into the demons arms. The doors behind us flew open, and in stormed an angry hanyou. "Put her down you bastard!" He shouted.
"Inuyasha!"
"Kagome are ya okay? He didn't hurt ya did he?" Then he directed his attention to his brother. "I said put her down or I'll make you put her down." He growled as he drew his sword.
I squirmed until I finally managed to get free. I ran to Inuyasha's side, relieved he was okay. "I should be the one asking if you are okay." I grabbed him, pulling him close to me. All the emotions I had felt before we got separated came flooding back to me. We can finally be together. He hugged me back, before sweeping me onto his back and running out of the castle. I can't believe it. I can finally be with Inuyasha. We stopped to make camp and rest for the night. Inuyasha made sure to find a spot near a hot spring so that I could bathe. After I was back at camp, we sat down across from each other, wanting to talk but neither of us having the courage to say something.
Finally I broke the silence. "I can't believe I'm really back. It feels so strange being here after leaving for three years."
He lifted his eyes to look at me and opened his mouth like he wanted to say something, but he never did. He leaned forward and took hold of my, pulling me over into his lap. "Inuyasha are you okay?" I questioned, starting to get worried. He answered by pulling my lips to his in a heated kiss. I stiffened at first, but then relaxed into his arms, enjoying the feeling. He reached a hand behind me, grasping my head and effectively pulling me closer to him. I was lost the kiss, wishing it would never end, when he slowly pulled away from me allowing me to breathe. I groaned lightly, feeling the absence of his lips from mine. He licked his lips as he continued to stare at me. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I leaned forward and recaptured his lips. I gladly opened when his tongue traced my bottom lip. I heard someone clear their throat behind us, and begrudgingly turned to see Sango and Miroku awkwardly standing behind us. Sango was holding a little girl, about a year or so old, and Miroku held the hand of a boy about the same age. Shippo was sitting on Miroku's shoulder, and Kirara was standing beside Sango with a three year old girl on her back. They looked like a big happy family. I guess I'd missed out on a couple things in my absence.
"Are we interrupting anything?" Sango asked, a devious smile on her face.
"Don't mind us. Continue on with what you were doing. We'll just wait here." Miroku said. A loud POP! was heard echoing throughout the forest. A red hand print appeared on his face as his wife muttered "pervert" under her breath. Their kids just laughed. I couldn't help but smile. I can't believe I've missed out on this for over three years. It seems absurd. Inuyasha hugged me close to him and whispered in my ear.
"That's gonna be us someday." He kissed my ear, and I could feel the smile on his lips. I squeezed his hand, agreeing with him.
We settled down for the night, everyone falling asleep, agreeing to head out in the morning. I snuggled up and slept in Inuyasha's lap, his arms wrapped around me. He must have moved me during the night, because when I woke up the next morning he was gone. I looked around the campsite. Everyone was gone, except the kids and Shippo. I did a double take when I noticed the expression on his face. He looked… Scared. Oh no! "Shippo! We're did they go?" He didn't say anything, he just nodded his head in the direction they went. I jumped up and sprinted towards where he had nodded. I couldn't run fast enough. I came to a clearing and saw the most horrifying scene. He had Miroku by the neck, and I could tell he was running out of breath. Tetsusaiga was at his side, so I did the only other thing I could think of to make him stop. "SIT!" My scream echoed through out the clearing, but it had the desired affect. Miroku was released from his grasp, and Inuyasha was face first on the ground. Sango rushed to her husbands side, helping him stand and making sure he was ok. I rushed to Inuyasha's side to do the same.
"Kagome. There is something wrong with him. I don't think he's out of that sorceresses grasp yet." Sango said, tears evident in her eyes.
"I know. I'm so sorry. Is Miroku ok?" I asked, slowly moving away from Inuyasha as he started to get up.
"He'll be just fine with a little rest. I'm just glad you got here when you did. I don't know how much longer he would have been able to make it."
"Kagome? What happened? Where am I?"He looked around, taking in his surroundings. "Oh god. Not again. Please tell me I didn't do it again. Fuck!"
"Where was he headed this time?" I asked.
"A town a couple miles away from here. We have to find some way to make this stop before more people die." Miroku said, groaning as he tried to sit up. He was right. This had to stop. We needed to find this Kobuya woman, and we needed to do it fast.
"What the hell happened here?" Asked a gruff voice behind us. We turned, and there was Koga, mouth open in ah, hands on hips waiting for an answer. I already knew what he was looking at. The broken trees. The smashed boulders. The scratches that were all over the lucky trees that hadn't been slayed. Uprooted earth. And us, sitting on the ground. It must have looked quite strange to someone who hadn't been there to witness the mayhem that had just ensued.
"Not now wolf shit. We're kinda busy here." Inuyasha snarled, pulling me to him.
"I can see that. So who went ape shit? I sure hope it wasn't you dog breath. Did you lose control again? If so, then I might just have to permanently take my women away from you and your gang of losers." He laughed. Wrong move. Inuyasha's eyes bleed red, but for a completely different reason this time. He leaped at Koga, grabbing him by the throat in the same way he had had Miroku only minutes earlier.
"Don't ever try to take Kagome away from me, or you will die. I swear by that." He growled out.
"Inuyasha stop! Please!" I screamed, grabbing his arms and forcing him to hold onto his sword. "Koga I think it's time for you to leave. Now."
"No. Not until I find out what happened yesterday and why it happened again today."
"You know about yesterday? How?" I asked, astonished.
"I could sense him all the way at my den. His demon was crazy off the charts. That's why I'm here now. I decided to come check it out." He said as if it was the most normal thing ever.
"A sorceress has him under a spell. Her name is Kobuya. She's using him to kills off villages. We need to find her. Have you heard of her?" Sango asked.
"Well damn. Ya, she passed through our den a few days ago. If I had known she was gonna cause this, I would have killed her then." Said Koga.
"You couldn't have known Koga." I whispered.
"Hey. I just realized. You're here. I haven't seen you for three years. Where the hell have you been?"
"I'll explain some other time. Right now we have to find Kobuya." I said.
"Your not going Kagome. You don't have any weapons, and I don't want you to get hurt because of me." Inuyasha stated, looking away as he said it.
"No. I'm going with you. I'm the only one who can stop you when you go completely demon. I have to go."
"She has a point Inuyasha." Miroku said.
"Shut it monk. She ain't got a weapon. If she goes, she'll be in danger and I might not be able to help her if I go demon again. She'll be safer back with Keade."
"I'll take her back to the village so she can get her arrows, then I'll bring her to meet up you guys." Koga volunteered.
"No. That still doesn't offer a way for her to be protected as well."
"Then I'll stay with you all when I bring her back. I'll protect her at all costs. Nothing will happen to her, I swear on my life." Koga said. Inuyasha looked like he was about to protest, but I held up a hand to silence him.
"It sounds like a great idea to me. If your feeling ok, then we can go ahead and leave now. Does that sound ok?" He nodded yes, but didn't let me go. I leaned down to his ear and whispered, "Don't worry Inuyasha. I'll be fine. He won't do anything. I'll be back by your side in no time. I swear."
He still didn't look happy, but nodded his head in agreement. "I'll kill him if he lays a hand on you though." I just smiled, and kissed him briefly on the lips.
"Let's go Kagome!" Koga yelled, waving for me to come one. I stood up and pulled Inuyasha with me.
"I'll miss you." I whispered, hugging him.
"I'll miss you to. Be safe." He said, kissing me again. I walked over to Koga and nodded my head, saying I was ready to go. "Hey wolf shit, keep your hands off my woman or I'll kill you." Inuyasha growled, glaring holes into Koga's head.
"Is that so?" Koga asked, before he pulled me onto his back and took off into the woods.
"Dammit!" Inuyasha seethed.
"Did I hear you correctly my friend? Did you just say 'your' woman? Is there something you need to tell us, my dear friend?" Miroku teased.
"Shut it monk. Let's go find that damn Shippo and tell him to take your damn kids and follow Kagome and the wolf back to the village."
"Whatever you say my friend." Miroku laughed. Inuyasha just stomped away, scowl evident on his face. After telling Shippo to take the children back to the village, the group headed out towards the west, hoping that it would lead them closer to what they were looking for.
Well that's it for this chapter. Hope you like it. I also hope you'll check out my new story, Love Like Woe. It's set in the present day and it doesn't have any demons or anything. (Sorry ): ) Inuyasha and Kagome have been through a lot together and they are finally together. Their anniversary is almost here and they each want it to be special. But will an ex girlfriend change everything? Or will it bring them even closer? Each chapter is set to a song.
Cya!